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(medications to control blood glucose levels)
(medications to control blood glucose levels)
This fast-acting medication begins to exert its effects within 15 minutes of subcutaneous administration and peak levels occur 30-90 minutes after administration.
What is Lispro insulin (Humalog)?
Duration of activity is less than five (5) hours.
The reason is that grapefruit juice interacts with the absorption of the medication, increasing the blood levels of this beta blocker.
What is carvedilol (Coreg)?
This medication belongs to a class known as potassium-sparing diuretics.
Wha tis spironalactone?
This class of medications is widely used as a primary prevention for people at high risk of cardiovascular disease, and a secondary prevention for those who have already developed cardiovascular disease. These medications work to lower serum cholesterol levels and stabalize existing arterial plaque.
What are "statins"?
What is tamsulosin?
Used as an adjunct to diet and exercise in the management of type 2 diabetes, this oral medication stimulates insulin release from functioning beta cells in the pancreas and has a one hour onset.
What is glyburide?
Three reasons why beta-blockers are used....
What are:
1) manage abnormal heart rhythms
2) protect the heart from a second heart attack after a first heart attack (secondary prevention)
3) treat high blood pressure?
This steroid nasal spray can adversely affect blood sugar and potassium levels in some patients.
What is fluticasone?
Adverse effects of this drug include symptoms of lightheadedness, tiredness, and dry cough.
What is captopril?
Actually, any 'pril' (ACE inhibitor)
Used to treat duodenal ulcers, this drug should be taken on an empty stomach for best effect.
What is sucralfate?
This type of intermediate-acting insulin can last throughout the day, lasting longer in the body than natural insulin does.
What is Humulin N, or Novolin N, or NPH?
This beta-blocker is considered a high-risk drug because may worsen the symptoms of heart failure in some patients.
That is metoprolol?
Although this over-the-counter medication works quickly to lower acid in the stomach, it can also bind to phosphate in the gut, causing low phosphate levels.
What is magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide?
ACE-inhibitors work by helping to relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure. The acronym "ACE" stands for this term.
What is angiotensin converting enzyme?
This controlled substance is used before medical procedures to cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety, and induce amnesia (no memory) of the event.
What is midazolam (versed)?
This oral medication used in patients with type 2 diabetes must be held prior to the patient receiving iodinated contrast for radiographic imaging, in order to avoid kidney damage.
What is metformin (glucophage)?
The nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol to the patient with hypertension. The nurse knows to hold this medication when the patient's vital signs are in this range.
What is systolic below 90 mmHg, and/or heart rate below 60 bpm?
The patient is receiving 40 mEq of potassium chloride daily to treat hypokalemia. The nurse knows to contact the healthcare provider if the patient's serum potassium is greater than this number.
What is 5 mEq/L?
Normal is 3.5-5.2 mEq/L
This medication is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina as well as helping to prevent irregular heart rhythms (dysrhythmias) and help control hypertension. It is a calcium-channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
What is verapamil?
Used to control seizures, this medication can increase your risk of developing osteoporosis.
What is phenytoin?
This is the reason why glargine (Lantus) must be given at bedtime.
What is since this insulin lowers the blood glucose over 24 hours, it should only be injected daily at bedtime?This is only used in patients with type 2 diabetes. It reduces fasting blood glucose levels more efficiently and with less nocturnal hypoglycemic events when compared to NPH insulin.
This beta-blocker works well mainly to prevent angina, but also works to avoid heart failure because it widens the blood vessels in the heart and in the lungs.
What is carvedilol?
Long-term use of this proton-pump inhibitor can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, as well as hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia, which can lead to bone fractures.
Recommended usage is 4-8 weeks, or as otherwise directed under medical supervision.
This blood test is used to measure a substance in your blood, called creatine kinase (CK), that is released into the blood when your muscles are inflamed or damaged - as can occur as an adverse effect of this class of medications. If the CK is more than 5 times normal level, your doctor may likely advise you stop taking the drug?
What are 'statins'?
Statis can also inflame the liver, causing rise in AST and ALT levels. Regular monitoring is advised.
This drug interferes with the body's blood clotting process, preventing clots from forming. It is a natural inhibitor of thrombin.
What is heparin?